2016 Update for Race Organisers and Riders
Cycling BC Vision - For Cycling BC to be recognized in Canada as a leader in implementing
innovative programs and seeking unique opportunities to build and promote the sport of cycling at
all levels.
An innovative, first step in 2016 is the creation of a Province Wide Points System that will bring
together all levels of events to support a cumulative ranking and upgrade system. From local weekly
races to National Championships, Cycling BC will be tabulating and tracking athletes from youth to
masters to grow and evolve our the sport of cycling.
Our Mission, Values and Strategic Pillars are as follows:
Mission - To grow the sport of cycling in BC and support our members.
Values - Fairness, Safety, Inclusiveness, and Growth through Opportunities
Strategic Pillars - Participation, Development and Excellence
2016 Update for Race Organisers and Riders
What’s the difference between ranking and upgrades? The following slides set out the new policy.
The Ranking System is similar to our former BC Cup points system but each race has a ranking structure
dependent on how the race organizers choose to deliver and sanction their events. Premier Races like EV Spring
Series, Jeremy’s Roubaix, BC Superweek (developmental categories) obtain AA status whereas local racing such
as the Victoria Cycling League, World Tuesday Night Championships or other weekly / monthly events put on in
regions like the Lower Mainland, Okanagan or Northern BC also accrue points towards the ranking but on a
slightly lower scale. One important requirement is to ensure trained commissaires are on site. For local events this
is a very simple process and the cost to the club is very small, a quick online course combined with a weekend of
on the job training. If each club had a few trained ‘C’ level commissaires every race could be sanctioned and
upgrade / ranking points could be given, providing our membership lots of opportunity to race competitively.
Championship events such as BC Provincials, BC Superweek (Cat 1/2) and Nationals will yield the most points —
as they are the true jewels of the season. Not only can participants compete for a chance to become Provincial or
National Champion but they can also position themselves to become the overall BC Points Champion.
The Upgrade System follows in similar fashion to the Ranking System however it tracks athletes as they move
from lower developmental categories up to the higher ranks. We recognize that as athletes move up from Cat 5
to Cat 2 more points are required, however the purpose here is to prepare riders for the demands of Cat 1/2/Pro
racing, where a winning pedigree is required. With the assistance of the coaches and directors we will examine
each athlete to ensure adequate placement such that the athletes are being competitive, safe and having fun.
2016 Update for Race Organisers and Riders
After consultation with the Road Cycling Community, the following recommendations will shape the
2016 policy updates.
The goals of defining the standards include:
• increased understanding of service levels by organisers and athletes alike
• encourages organisers to maintain or elevate levels of service and quality of event based upon
where they want to fit in to the spectrum of events
• creates a provincial wide network for participants
• attracts new organisers and participants
Part of these standards will be a graduated points count to reward higher quality events and
encourage the increased participation of ‘point chasing’ participants.
As a result of standardized points, a provincial ranking system of participants can be developed and
will help Cycling BC select riders for the Provincial team or recognize and reward top athletes.
Cycling BC will work with stakeholders from each sport and discipline to define appropriate points
systems to operate. Cycling BC recognizes the need to continuously evolve. We are committed to
working with stakeholders across all disciplines to continue building out appropriate upgrade and
downgrade policies.
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2016 Update for Race Organisers and Riders
After consultation with the Road Cycling Community, the following recommendations
will shape the 2016 policy updates.
Participant standards for Race Organisers
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Participants must race within their allocated UCI Categories
Categories should be run as follows:
1. Cat 1 / 2 M
Cat 1 W
2. Cat 3 M
Cat 1 / 2 W
3. Cat 3 / 4 M Cat 3 W
4. Cat 4 / 5 (novice) M
Cat 4 / 5 (novice) W
Of note: - U19 / U17 M & W to race within license categories
- U15 / U13 M & W to race with Cat 4 / 5 M & W (exceptions can be applied for to
CBC with coaches recommendation and letter of support)
- Masters to race within license categories (Masters Cat 1 to be developed) – if a
participant has ridden as an Elite, they can not downgrade to ride Master in the
same calendar year
Organisers are required to record all finishing positions along with license category (or at the
very least, top 10 finishers in each category)
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2016 Update for Race Organisers and Riders
Participant standards for Race Organisers
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Finishers need to be noted
• AAAA: Nationals - top 10 (30, 27, 24 … 3 points)
• AAA: Provincials, Superweek Cat 1/2 – top 10 (20, 18, 16 … 2 points)
• AA: Premier Series, Spring Series, Superweek Cat 3/4 - top 10 (10, 9, 8 … 1 points)
• A: Weekly Races – top 5 (5, 4, 3, 2, 1 points – if Commissaire present to certify results)
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Road, Criterium and Time Trial events all earn equal points
Clearly identified places will garner points
Points in a group finish will be based upon position in group
When a group finish doesn’t allow organiser to determine places, points will be split evenly
If starter field size is less than double the number of positions awarded points, points will be
limited to half the top finishers (i.e. AA race, 14 starters, points awarded to top 5, as follows 10,
9, 8, 7, 6)
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2016 Update for Race Organisers and Riders
Organiser expectations of Participants
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Participants are expected to:
• race within their categories
• to follow the Code of Conduct
Constructive feedback is welcomed by Cycling BC and organisers
Queries (including results) should be directed first to race organisers within 48 hours of results
being posted
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2016 Update for Race Organisers and Riders
Road Upgrade Policy Statements
The purpose of defining categories and creating upgrades is to:
• further athlete development and encourage long term participation in the sport
• create a competitive environment for like minded athletes with compensation as thresholds
are met
The process requires that athletes race in their designated categories and collect points as a result
of top placed finishes.
The rules include:
• One upgrade per calendar year, exceptions to be submitted to Cycling BC, allowing for two
weeks to process, new license fees may apply
• Upgrades are mandatory once points are tabulated and published by CBC
• Racers / Organizers will have grace period to institute upgrade
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2016 Update for Race Organisers and Riders
Road Upgrade Policy Statements
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Cat 5 to 4 – 20 pts required (once Cat 5 is agreed)
Cat 4 to 3 – 25 pts required
Cat 3 to 2 – 30 pts required
Cat 2 to 1 – 35 pts (recent results only) and coach letter required
Out of province race results will be recognized at the equivalent Cycling BC level (to be
determined by Cycling BC), a maximum of 4 results per calendar year, allow two weeks for
processing
If starter field size is less than double the number of positions awarded points, points will be
limited to half the top finishers (i.e. AA race, 14 starters, points awarded to top 5, as follows 10,
9, 8, 7, 6)
It is acknowledged that some riders will serve as domestiques and ride in a more competitive
race while others will chase points in a less competitive race, this does not impact the upgrade
policy
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2016 Update for Race Organisers and Riders
Road Downgrade Policy Statements
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Enforced downgrades can occur if no points are collected in 24 months
A cyclist can choose to downgrade at the beginning of the season prior to purchasing their
license
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2016 Update for Race Organisers and Riders
Through consultation with the Road community, and changes in the way events are
sanctioned and scored we hope to create the following outcomes:
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Province wide strategy for all race organizers
Promotion of safe and well run events
Elevation of the number and level of events
Standardized points system to reduce disputes and increase relevance of annual awards
Increase rider interest in regular participation
Upgrades can be monitored and awarded consistently as required
An increase in the number of qualified commissaires, coaches and quality riders
Improvement in industry relations with clubs, organisers, sponsors and suppliers
As stated at the outset, we are constantly striving for excellence and are
planning to evolve this policy as we attempt to reach our goals. Feedback
is strongly encouraged.
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The proposed structure of CBC sanctioned events:
Events
Grassroots
(lowkeyevent,entertaining,safe,selfseeded)
A-Local-WeeklyRaces
(competitiveevents,localriders,safeandwell
run)
AA-Regional-PremierSeries,SpringSeries,
SuperweekCat3/4
(betterorganization,attractsridersbeyondlocal
community,categoriesrespected,timingand
results,pointsawarded)
AAA-ProvincialChampionships/Superweek
Cat1/2
(runtothehigheststandard,attractingmoretop
riders,limitednumberofevents,bettervenues,
CBCReponsite)
AAAA-NationalChampionships/CanadaCups
(singlerace/sportanddiscipline,CBCStaffto
support)
Standards
Results
-noCBCpoints
-Commissairesoptional
-AgreestofollowBestPracticesGuide
(waiver)
-Otionallysanctioned/insuredbyCBC
-nil
-OptionallypublishedonCBCsite
-CBCpointsawardedifOrganisersourced
Commissairespresent(participationin
mentoringprogramoptional)
-AgreestofollowBestPracticesGuide
(waiver)
-Sanctioned/insuredbyCBC
-PointsforUpgrades
-PointsforCBCAwards
-PublishedonCBCwebsite
-Resultsareincludedinaggregatedtotalsfor
seriesorseasonresults
-5-1pointsawardedfortop5finishers(5,4,
3,2,1)
-PointsforUpgrades
-PointsforCBCAwards
-PublishedonCBCwebsite
-Resultsareincludedinaggregatedtotalsfor
seriesorseasonresults
-10-1pointsawardedfortop10finishers(10,
9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1)
-OrganizersourcedCommissaires(x2)present
formentoringbyCBCCommissaires(x2)
-SanctionedandinsuredbyCBC
-ResultsthroughCCN(72hrs)
-Rider/sportUCIcategoriesrespected
-OrganizersourcedCommissaires(x3)present
formentoringandworkingwithCBC
Commissaires(x3-1ProvBlevelorhigheras
HeadCommissaire)
-SanctionedandinsuredbyCBC
-ResultsthroughCCN(72hrs)
-Rider/sportUCIcategoriesrespected
-Prizes
-PointsforUpgrades
-PointsforCBCAwards
-PublishedonCBCwebsite
-Resultsareincludedinaggregatedtotalsfor
seriesorseasonresults
-20-1pointsawardedfortop10finishers(20,
18,16,14,12,10,8,6,4,2)
-OrganizersourcedCommissaires(x3)present
formentoringandworkingwithCBC
Commissaires(x3-1ProvBlevelorhigheras
HeadCommissaire)
-TobeconfirmedwithCyclingCanada:
SanctionedandinsuredbyCBC
ResultsthroughCCN(72hrs)
Rider/sportUCIcategoriesrespected
Prizes
-PointsforUpgrades
-PointsforCBCAwards
-PublishedonCBCwebsite
-Resultsareincludedinaggregatedtotalsfor
seriesorseasonresults
-30-1pointsawardedfortop10finishers(30,
27,24,21,18,15,12,9,6,3)
Responsibilities
Organizer
CBC
-FollowsBestPractices,butnotenforced
-ProvideBestPracticeguidelines
-Ifsanctioned-KeyReports(Emergency
ActionPlan,AccidentReportscompleted,
ParticipantReportscompleted)
-$25/event-$150maximum(perseries6or
-KeyReports(seeabove)
-2xvolunteerCommissaires
-PromotionalmaterialsforCBCWeb
-Posteventpromomaterials
-Volunteerprogram
-CCNresultsuploaded(72hrs)
-$150/event-$450maximum(perseries3or
-KeyReports(seeabove)
-2xvolunteerCommissaires
-PromotionalmaterialsforCBCWeb
-Posteventpromomaterials
-Volunteerprogram
-CCNresultsuploaded(72hrs)
-$150/event-$450maximum(perseries3or
more)
-KeyReports(seeabove)
-3xvolunteerCommissaires
-PromotionalmaterialsforCBCWeb
-Posteventpromomaterials
-Volunteerprogram
-on-siteresultsimmediatelytoCBCrepfor
determiningcurrentseriesleader
-CCNresultsuploaded(24hrs)
-$450/event
-Provideinsurance
-Publisheventincalendar
-KeyReports(seeabove)
-3xvolunteerCommissaires
-PromotionalmaterialsforCBCWeb
-Posteventpromomaterials
-Volunteerprogram
-CCNresultsuploaded(24hrs)
-$450/event
-upto2xmentoringCommissaires
-InsuranceCertificate
-PossibleGrantprogram
-Publisheventincalendar
-Posteventpublicity
-Resultsposted(96hrs)
-upto2xmentoringCommissaires
-InsuranceCertificate
-PossibleGrantprogram
-Publisheventincalendar
-Posteventpublicity
-Resultsposted(96hrs)
-upto3xmentoringCommissaires(1Head
Commissaire)orasrequired
-InsuranceCertificate
-PossibleGrantprogram
-CBCTechnicalDelegate
-CBCavailabletosupplytiming/results(as
needed)
-on-siterecognitionofseriesleader
-Publisheventincalendar
-IncreasedPreandPosteventpublicity
-Prizes
-Eventmaterials(podium,backdrop,flags,etc)
-CBCSponsorefforts
-Resultspostedandseriesstandings(48hrs)
-Commissairesasrequired
-InsuranceCertificate
-PossibleGrantprogram
-CBCTechnicalDelegate
-CBCavailabletoassistasneeded
-Publisheventincalendar
-IncreasedPreandPosteventpublicity
-SuperiorPrizes
-Eventmaterials(podium,backdrop,flags,etc)
-Resultsposted(48hrs)
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